A 11-year-old boy with oral submucous fibrosis: A rare case report

Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disorder, which is usually seen in adults with areca nut quid chewing habit. A rapid upsurge in the popularity of commercial areca nut quid products, especially among the younger generation, is a cause of grave concern, as satisfactory management is still lacking. A case of oral submucous fibrosis in an 11-year-old boy is presented along with histopathological findings, highlighting strong association of areca nut chewing as the potential factor in the etiology of this condition.